Several Forsyth County graduating seniors to attend military service academies
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Several high school seniors who are preparing to graduate this week are set to attend a United States military academy for their post-secondary education. Congressman...
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Partnership enhances computer science curriculum for Forsyth schools
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Science and math initiatives and robotics programs may have skyrocketed in Forsyth County, but many in the school district want to explore additional avenues for...
View Article2015 Forsyth County News All-County Tennis Teams
By: Sports Staff 2015 Forsyth County News All-County Tennis Teams GIRLS Player of the year: Jess Owen, Lambert, Sr. Player, School, Yr. Christina Aufleger, Pinecrest Academy, Jr. 6-5 record, including...
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Motorcycle crash claims man from Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins DAWSON COUNTY — A Cumming man was killed and his passenger injured in a motorcycle crash over the Memorial Day weekend that has resulted in charges for a Dawsonville man, authorities...
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Boating licenses up in first year since law change
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Patrolling the lake, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Ranger First Class Eric Isom carries with him the remembrances of recent boating tragedies. Isom and his...
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City of Cumming honors essay winner
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — The Cumming City Council and Mayor Ford Gravitt recognized Piney Grove Middle School student Suba Senthil earlier this month for her award-winning “If I were Mayor” essay....
View ArticlePlan for adults only hotel stirs opposition in Forsyth
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — A proposed couples’ only hotel on Antioch Road northeast of Cumming has angered both supporters and opponents this spring. The proposal from Belamere Suites was on the...
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Forsyth kidnapping suspect attempts to swim away in Lake Lanier
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — Lake Lanier was filled with boaters and swimmers looking to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday in the sun, but one 20-year-old Cumming man went on a swim in an attempt to flee...
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Sailing program gains momentum in Forsyth County
By: Kelly Whitmire NORTH FORYSTH — Months after its initial proposal, a possible sailing program on Lake Lanier in Forsyth County appears to be moving forward. The county’s parks and recreation board...
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Man charged in slaying of South Forsyth grad wants trial moved
By: Newsroom Staff DAWSONVILLE — The reported triggerman in the November shooting death of a popular youth sports coach who grew up in Forsyth County has requested a change of venue for his murder...
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Flooding near new Forsyth courthouse blamed on temporary storm water system
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — Authorities say a temporary storm water system is to blame for the flash flood that occurred during heavy rainfall Tuesday on East Maple Street between Forsyth County’s new...
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GIRLS GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Lauren Lightfritz, Lambert
By: Michael Foster When Lauren Lightfritz was 7 years old, her father took her to the golf course for the first time. Four years later, she was playing in 9-hole tournaments every weekend. At the time,...
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BOYS GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Robert Shaw, West Forsyth
By: Michael Foster By Michael Foster mfoster@forsythnews.com West Forsyth senior Robert Shaw is a natural leader. Part of it he can’t help. Part of it is a faculty of his development. As a senior and...
View Article2015 Forsyth County News All-County Golf Teams
By: Sports Staff 2015 All-County Golf Teams Girls Player of the Year: Lauren Lightfritz, Lambert, Jr. All-County Team Kaylee Marschke, Lambert, Jr. Match average of 37.6. Tournament average of 70.5....
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Fatality confirmed in wreck on Hwy. 306 in north Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins ***UPDATE: Keith Bridge Road has re-opened. NORTH FORSYTH – One fatality has been confirmed in a two-vehicle wreck that has shut down Keith Bridge Road (Hwy. 306) at Leland Drive in...
View Article2015 Forsyth County Baseball Statistics Leaders
By: Michael Foster 2015 Forsyth County Baseball Statistics Leaders Hits Name School Hits AB AVG Seth Beer...
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School board talks contractors for two Forsyth projects
By: Kayla Robins SUWANEE — The Forsyth County Board of Education did not let four graduations in two days stop them from continuing construction projects as they met for a called meeting on Tuesday in...
View ArticleForsyth BOC delivers work session surprise — entire agenda postponed
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County commission work sessions can be a lengthy affair, with meetings often stretching four or five hours. But the commissioners may never have another...
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Authorities identify victims in separate north Forsyth wrecks on Friday
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH – Authorities have released the names of two people who were killed in separate accidents on Friday in north Forsyth. The first crash claimed the life of 69-year-old...
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Early voting for June 16 special election enters second week in Forsyth
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — The first week of advance voting for two local elections, started slow, but is expected to pick up. Starting on Tuesday, local residents could vote early for vacant...
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